spectacular views of Monterey Bay. The rooms feature In the heart of Old Monterey, just 200 yards from Fisherman's sits this romantic resort that is as perfect for getaways as the views. The Portola Plaza Hotel stands in the middle of everything synonymous with the Monterey Bay Peninsula. Couples on romantic getaways, families and other travelers can walk to the Cannery Row of Steinbeck novels, the aquarium, quaint shops and cafes. Golfers can play on 17 world class greens, and sun and sand worshipers are less than 12 miles from Pebble Beach, Carmel by the Sea State Beach and Point Lobos State Park. Yes, the smoke free Portola is a place for pampering and relaxing. A stroll through the tree lined atrium lobby leads guests to the heated pool, state of the art fitness center and Spa on the Plaza. Guests can satisfy their hunger for California cuisine at Sophisticated Jack's and relax over tall, cool ones and signature gourmet pizzas at Peter B's BrewPub, the peninsula's only on premises microbrewery. Or, they can simply kick back over spirits and people watching in the Lobby Lounge or soak up the country club ambience of Jack's Bar. The Portola also features high speed Internet access, business center, event catering, and banquet rooms and ballrooms. From the windows of many of the seven story hotel's 370 boutique style guestrooms and 10 suites, guests can drink in high speed Internet access, shuttered windows, boutique furniture, comfy pillow top beds, piles of feather pillows, spa inspired bath products and bathrobes. Few hotels capture Monterey's essence like the Portola Plaza Hotel, which reflects the mystical and memorable setting perfect for couples on romantic getaways, beach lovers and families. And that's especially if they like freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, which the Portola gladly provides.